Thibaut Courtois: ’No Doubt’ About Senne Lammens After World Cup Howler Manchester United’s goalkeeper won’t want to remember his World Cup quarterfinal cameo in a hurry. Sports Illustrated · Jul 11
Spain score late winner to beat Belgium and set up clash with France Spain will now go on to face Didier Deschamps' France - arguably the tournament's standout performer so far - in Dallas in the semifinals on Tuesday. Euronews · Jul 11
A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal Mikel Merino's late goal off a spilled save lifts Spain past Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup thriller, setting up a semifinal clash with France. Latin Times · Jul 11
FIFA World Cup 2026: Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach semifinals Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium after a late goal from Mikel Merino. Fabian Ruiz scored Spain's first goal in the thirtieth minute of the match. Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium before halftime, leveling the score. Belgium faced challenges with injured players, including their captain and goalkeeper. Spain… The Economic Times · Jul 11
Spain overcome Belgium to set up World Cup semi-final clash with France Mikel Merino scored a late winner for the second game running to send Spain into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Radio France Internationale · Jul 10
Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis INGLEWOOD, California - Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain on Friday after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France. Bangkok Post · Jul 10
Real Madrid Star’s World Cup Injury Could Doom the Season Before It Begins Los Blancos could be without one of their best players when the season kicks off next month. Sports Illustrated · Jul 10
Thibaut Courtois makes strange request after World Cup exit: ‘I don’t know if Belgium will agree to this’ The Belgian goalkeeper was in tears as he was substituted, while No 2 Senne Lammens’ mistake sent Spain to the semis The Independent UK · Jul 10
Real Madrid handed huge injury blow as Thibaut Courtois forced off in tears in World Cup quarter-final Former Chelsea shot-stopper was subbed in shock move by Belgium boss Evening Standard · Jul 10
Belgium’s old guard fought valiantly but World Cup exit is end of their golden generation Defeat by Spain will surely prove World Cup swansong for multiple members of Belgium’s best batch of talent to date The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France The Independent UK · Jul 10
Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-final after a late Mikel Merino goal gave them a 2-1 win over Belgium The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino the matchwinner as European champions progress into World Cup semi-finals Arsenal star scored on late on to book France semi-final Evening Standard · Jul 10
Man United star makes costly error as Spain beat Belgium to reach World Cup semi-finals IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 10
France 24 · Jul 10 World Cup 2026: Merino strikes late again as Spain beat Belgium to set up France semi-final Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after Mikel Merino struck a dramatic late winner at the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Fabian Ruiz had opened the scoring before Charles De Ketelaere restored parity during the first half, but Luis de la…
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Spain v Belgium player ratings: Mikel Merino inspires La Roja with substitute cameo Merino’s late strike ensured Spain reached the semi-final where they will face France
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Tearful Thibaut Courtois forced off before Senne Lammens error costs Belgium in World Cup quarter-final Courtois came off after picking up a leg problem and was replaced by Manchester United’s Senne Lammens
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Thibaut Courtois in tears as Belgium legend forced off injured in Spain match Thibaut Courtois left the pitch in tears after picking up an injury in Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final with Spain on Friday. Courtois, who is playing at his fourth World Cup, had made a string of fine saves to keep the score at 1-1 heading into the final quarter of the…
TechRadar · Jul 10 How to watch Spain vs Belgium: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final as La Roja face Red Devils, team news Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku start for Belgium against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. Here's how to watch the quarter-final for free online and from anywhere.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 ‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots
Sports Illustrated · Jul 9 Belgium Predicted Lineup vs. Spain: World Cup Quarterfinal Belgium has hit its stride after scoring 12 goals across its last three World Cup matches.
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Belgium XI vs Spain: DE BRUYNE IN - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today Kevin De Bruyne gets recall as Red Devils handed major midfield selection blow
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8 Real Madrid’s Stars Are Shining at the World Cup—What It Means for Next Season Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and more have taken North America by storm.
Sports Lens · Jul 8 World Cup 2026 Quarter Final Spain vs. Belgium Predictions Spain vs. Belgium at SoFi Stadium: can Belgium's attack breach a defense that has conceded just once in five World Cup 2026 games? Our pick is Spain at -157.
Euronews · Jul 7 USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0.